Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 23

"No," Millie said, shaking her head. Then, blushing, she tiptoed closer and said, "I want to spend a little more time with you." Before she could get any closer, Murray took the lead. With one arm, he wrapped her waist and planted a fierce kiss on her.

Whoa! The crowd around them went wild again.

"Dude, get a room!"

"Man, that's some crazy love!"

Roseanne watched the scene unfold, her fingers turning white as she gripped her book tightly. So, hearts did break. Yet her face remained eerily calm, almost numb. She thought, 'You get used to it.'

If quitting smoking had withdrawal symptoms, what was a six-year relationship? Without lingering any longer, Roseanne turned to leave. She had books to get back to.

In the crowd, Murray felt something amiss and glanced around. A familiar silhouette flashed through his vision.

But then, Millie's soft hand slipped into his, their fingers intertwining affectionately.

softly, "What are you looking

his gaze

escorting Millie to her

Millie held onto his hand, her eyes brimming with adoration. "It's still early. Can't you stay a bit

were cast in shadow, making his sharp features even more pronounced. Millie's eyes shimmered with innocence and allure. "Murray, can

her words would be obvious to

mix of

reluctance showed he cherished her, not just for a fleeting moment of pleasure but

I've got things to do. I'm off." Murray

"Okay, try to get some

respond, lost in

...

slowed as the image of their kiss replayed in her mind. She pressed her lips together. She headed to the

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